8 Reasons to Get Mentored, Now

Is having mentors on your to-do list? If not, here are 8 reasons to add getting mentored to your list:

Explore the things you don’t know you don’t know. What if you had the possibility to explore massive life-changing decisions, like what degree, what school, what JOB to choose, before making them? Why experiment with years of your life when you can learn with an hour of mentoring? If you get mentored by people working in your industry of interest, you can make a very informed decision about if that is the life you want by speaking with them.

We’re the sum average of the five people we’re closest to. Even the President has a cabinet of advisors. Who is on your cabinet of advisors?

Build a network. Building a strong network means developing authentic, non-transactional, and meaningful relationships with others. 80% of jobs come from personal networks, so the time to start building your network is now.

Have someone hold you accountable. Accountability means having a buddy that makes sure you go to the gym. A mentor helps you reach your goals and hold you accountable in the same way.

Create a support tribe. As humans, we are independent and empowered, but we are even more disconnected and alone. Develop a community that can count on one other for support and encouragement.

Find a source of inspiration. 7 out of 10 Americans are disengaged at work, meaning they’re not passionate about their jobs. The way to be that 3 in 10 is to be aware, be diligent, distinguish what does not inspire you, and choose your own path by choosing to be inspired.

Create your own opportunity. Isaac Newton once said, “If I’ve seen further, it’s because I’ve stood on the shoulder of giants.” Who are the giants whose shoulders you’re standing on? If your answer is no one, you are losing out on a whole universe of opportunity.